Explores the different colors found in Mexico's nature and history.
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Grade 2-5. Ten colors are presented in double-page spreads, with 4-to-10 sentences that describe an aspect of Mexico that relates to that color, e.g., white is for the skeletons of the Day of the Dead; green for Mayan jade jewelry; and orange for the monarch butterflies that winter in the Sierra Madres. The book begins with a map and an introductory page, but the text ends abruptly without a concluding page, causing readers to wonder if they've missed something. Large, cheery oil paintings done in bright hues and with bold strokes reflect the countryside and various aspects of Mexican culture. Due to the brevity of the text and the nature of the information, this title will be most useful as a visual introduction to our neighbors south of the border.?Denise E. Agosto, Midland County Public Library, TX
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Text: English, Spanish
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
My student enjoyed this book.,
By ellensden "living in Dallas, Texas" (Dallas, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Colors of Mexico (Colors of the World) (Paperback)
My students enjoyed this culturally informative book, but all my Spanish speaking students said in one voice, "MORADO" when I read the entry for P?rpura aloud. Other than this we enjoyed this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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BRILLIANT ! Mexico's bright colors increase our Optimism . . .,
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This review is from: Colors of Mexico (Colors of the World) (Library Binding)
COLORS bring optimism into our lives. In this book the first drawings introduce BLANCO with white skeletons & masks, etc., that are used to decorate for a favorite celebration, the Day of the Dead. Those pictures should keep the kids turning the pages!
Then they'll see & read about verde, azul, cafe, amarillo, negro,ojo, oro, purpura. My winner is NARANJA - - ORANGE, even though it's the hardest for me to pronounce. It is illustrated with a boy surrounded by Monarch butterflies. They migrate to the Sierra Madre in the millions. THINK ABOUT IT ! MILLIONS spend their winters there & then return to the North. Enjoy Janice Lee Porter's COLORS - - her interpretations of this important segment of our sense of SIGHT, and our lives. Look up titles of other books she illustrated & pusue them. She is not stuck in one style by any means & that makes reading & owning any books much more enjoyable. "SERIES" books are not necessarily all 'Blue Ribbons' but everyone can learn to choose what is better & learn what it is that makes books that way! Reviewer mcHAIKU recommends "THE COLORS OF MEXICO" by Lynn A. Olawsky as a good beginner's introduction to a country our children should continue to study. And we can help geographically deficient kids by setting an example of staying on the path to being as *bright* as Mexico's colors.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not worth the money,
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I was very disappointed in the book when it arrived today - it is not what I expected. I went back and read the description and reviews and still thought I would get more for my money. I am sorry I ordered it. There are far better books to teach the VERY YOUNG a few Spanish words.
It was shipped in a timely manner, however. Sincerely, Maggie
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Mexico is a land of great contrasts. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Mexico is a land of great contrasts. Read the first page New!
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Front Cover | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Sing Me a Story! Tell Me a Song!: Creative Curriculum Activities for Teachers of Young Children by Hilda Jackman on page 169
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- Reading Learning Centers for Primary Grades: Monthly Theme Units, Activities, and Games (Jossey-Bass Teacher) by Shirleen S. Wait Ph.D. on page 210
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